HVAC Designer – Data Center Projects

We are looking for an experienced HVAC designer for data center and critical infrastructure projects. Your work is part of building society’s critical digital infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for the solutions in your own HVAC design scope, from concept design to implementation. Data center cooling and refrigeration systems, as well as ventilation and water systems, are central to the work. These systems are subject to exceptionally high requirements for energy efficiency, operational reliability and dependability. You will work in a multidisciplinary project team and keep the project manager and stakeholders informed about the progress of your work. This role is a good fit if you want to develop your expertise as an HVAC designer in technically demanding projects and work with both the project team and WSP’s international expert network. What you will do Design energy-efficient and reliable cooling, ventilation and water system solutions at different stages of a project, from concept design to implementation. Compare system solutions and assess alternatives from the perspectives of energy efficiency, reliability and feasibility, and contribute to developing design practices. Collaborate with professionals from other design disciplines, international experts and, when needed, other project parties. Estimate the duration of your tasks and keep the project manager and stakeholders informed about progress. The position can be based in Helsinki, Tampere or Oulu. We want to offer flexibility in how you work, so you can combine office and remote work according to the needs of the role and projects. What we hope you bring An engineering or Master of Science degree in HVAC engineering. Experience in demanding HVAC design assignments. Experience designing cooling, ventilation and water systems. Experience with design and sizing tools used in HVAC design. A desire to develop your expertise in technically demanding projects that emphasize energy efficiency. Good spoken and written Finnish and English. Strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well. We also value Experience with data center projects or, for example, industrial, energy, hospital, pharmaceutical or production environments, or other critical infrastructure projects. Understanding of energy-efficient cooling solutions and the operational reliability of HVAC systems. Experience in multidisciplinary or international projects. What you will get from us You will work on some of Finland’s most significant data center projects and, depending on the project, as part of an international project team. You will have the opportunity to deepen your data center and HVAC design expertise, take on greater responsibility and influence the development of practices in a growing data center business. WSP’s international HVAC and data center expertise will support your work, and you will have the opportunity to solve design questions together with experts in other countries. You will join a workplace where colleagues help one another and share expertise. Employees’ experiences highlight trust in colleagues, helping one another and support for professional growth. Interested? Submit your application and CV by 17 November 2026. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact department manager Mari Törönen, tel. 050 500 0048, etunimi.sukunimi@wsp.com. Read more about us as an employer and our comprehensive employment benefits via the links in the advertisement.